Provincial
Arms cache unearthed in E. Samar town’s upland village
July 19, 2023, 3:53 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Acting on a tip from a former rebel, troopers from the Philippine Army recovered an arms cache in an upland village of Can-avid, Eastern Samar on Wednesday. Lt. Col. Rodito Gotladera, commander of the Philippine Army’s 42nd Infantry Battalion, said in a statement that unearthed… Read More
P3-M DSWD aid given to 1K individuals in crisis in Leyte town
July 19, 2023, 3:36 pm
ISABEL, Leyte – The Department of Social Welfare and Development on Wednesday released PHP3 million in assistance to at least 1,000 individuals in crisis situations (AICS) in this town. Senator Imee Marcos led the distribution of government aid at the town’s covered court attended by local… Read More
P1-M reward up for arrest of ex-vice mayor’s assailants
July 19, 2023, 3:29 pm
COTABATO CITY – The Rajah Buayan town government in Maguindanao del Sur has offered a PHP1 million bounty for information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects in the killing of a former vice mayor. Rajah Buayan Mayor Bai Maruja Ampatuan Mastura announced Tuesday afternoon the bounty… Read More
Davao City allots P4.3-M Kadayawan subsidy for 11 tribes
July 19, 2023, 3:01 pm
DAVAO CITY - The city government here has allocated PHP4.3 million for the Kadayawan Tribal Village and for the performances of the 11 tribes during the entire 38th Kadayawan Festival in August.In a press briefing on Wednesday, City Tourism Operations Office (CTTO) officer-in-charge Jenifer… Read More
MIF law to expand gov't fiscal opportunities – Bicol lawmakers
July 19, 2023, 12:34 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), signed into law by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday, will bridge trillions in investible funds and thousands of development projects in the country, according to a Bicolano lawmaker. Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda said close… Read More
NPA force in Abra at ‘low point’ as townsfolk clamor for peace
July 18, 2023, 11:41 pm
BANGUED, Abra – The Philippine Army in Abra said the New People's Army (NPA) in the province is now at its ‘lowest point’ as locals now want peace and development versus giving support to the terrorist organization. Brig. Gen. Ferdinand Melchor dela Cruz, commander of the Army's 501st… Read More
1.7K hectares distributed, P1-B ARB loans condoned in Caraga
July 18, 2023, 10:48 pm
BUTUAN CITY – For President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the government’s agrarian reform program is not only about acquisition but also for support services and distribution of lands to agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs).The President emphasized this during his first State of the Nation Address… Read More
Kadiwa ng Pangulo gamechanger for DavNor farmers
July 18, 2023, 10:45 pm
DAVAO CITY – The Kadiwa ng Pangulo program has been a game changer for the farmers in Davao del Norte province, Governor Edwin Jubahib said Thursday.Jubahib thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for reviving the program started by his father, that late former president Ferdinand E. Marcos… Read More
Mindanao IPs join growing PH bamboo industry
July 18, 2023, 9:15 pm
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A bamboo processing firm based in this city has partnered with the Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in Mindanao to help with their livelihood.During the National Schools Press Conference (NSPC) on Tuesday, Russel Smith, president and chief executive officer of Rizome Bamboo, said… Read More
Free bus rides for Cotabato travelers in wake of airport repair
July 18, 2023, 8:22 pm
COTABATO CITY – The city government here is offering free rides for air travelers from this city to Davao or General Santos City airports.“For a month, or until August 18, the city is providing one unit of bus for air passengers going to Manila and returning home via the two neighboring… Read More
Tawi-Tawi gets PHP11-M PTV, sea ambulance from BARMM
July 18, 2023, 8:20 pm
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has handed over PHP11 million worth of life-saving equipment to officials of the Tawi-Tawi island province in ceremonies held here Tuesday.Coursed through the region’s Ministry of the Interior and Local Government… Read More
DA interventions, farm inputs in place versus El Niño
July 18, 2023, 8:18 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Negros Oriental is lining up interventions and prepositioning farm inputs for farmers, especially rice and corn planters, who are expected to be badly hit by the dry spell of the El Niño threatening the country this year.Alejandro Rafal,… Read More
27 W. Visayas farm schools to teach healthy cooking
July 18, 2023, 8:01 pm
ILOILO CITY – Over 3,000 learners from 27 farm schools in Western Visayas are expected to benefit from the Sarap Sustansya Farm School program that will be piloted in the region starting this school year 2023-2024. The Department of Education (DepEd) and Maggi, a food and flavoring brand of… Read More
30 ARBOs in Ilocos Norte get P16.5-M agri aid
July 18, 2023, 7:57 pm
LAOAG CITY – At least 30 Agrarian Reform Beneficiary Organizations (ARBOs) in various parts of Ilocos Norte look forward to a bountiful harvest next cropping season with the latest distribution of farm machinery, equipment, and agricultural inputs, courtesy of the Department of Agrarian Reform… Read More
Western Visayas targets to surpass 2019 Palaro record
July 18, 2023, 7:41 pm
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Education (DepEd) in Western Visayas is eyeing new records in the 2023 Palarong Pambansa to surpass the seven records set in the sporting event held before the pandemic in 2019. The region recorded five new records in athletics composed of long jump and shot put… Read More
C. Visayas LGUs urged to collect rainwater before El Niño hits
July 18, 2023, 7:26 pm
CEBU CITY – The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Tuesday advised local government units (LGUs) in Central Visayas to start conserving rainwater in preparation for the possible impact of El Niño. Alfredo Quiblat Jr., head weather specialist… Read More
Put up more Kadiwa stores, DA tells Eastern Visayas LGUs
July 18, 2023, 6:54 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) 8 (Eastern Visayas) has called on local government units (LGUs) to make affordable agricultural products more accessible in communities by setting up Kadiwa stores. DA-8 Executive Director Andrew Orais said on Tuesday the regional office has… Read More
Pangasinan eyes to establish international seaport
July 18, 2023, 6:52 pm
SUAL, Pangasinan – The provincial government of Pangasinan is accepting proposals from possible investors for the establishment of an international seaport in this town. Governor Ramon Guico III, in an interview on Tuesday, said the province now has the authority to initiate improvements in… Read More
Bicolanos urged to watch out for fake notes, exchange old bills
July 18, 2023, 6:31 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) branch here is urging Bicolanos to become familiar with the various security features of the Philippine currency to avoid accepting counterfeit banknotes. During an information caravan on Tuesday, Jose Roberto Almeda Jr., BSP Legazpi senior… Read More
Negrense cop faces raps for hurting 2 minors
July 18, 2023, 5:59 pm
BACOLOD CITY – A personnel of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office (NOCPPO) is facing a criminal complaint for physical injury related to the violation of Republic Act 7610 or the “Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act” for allegedly… Read More
